MSHA Issues New Serious Accident Alert

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Published: Thursday, 01 March 2018 09:57

Written by Rock Products News

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has issued a new Serious Accident Alert.

On Feb., 8, a plant operator was shoveling material from around a crusher when a rock fell from the surge bin deck above, striking the victim on the head. The rock split the victim's hardhat and the miner suffered a serious head injury.

MSHA recommends the following Best Practices to avoid injuries such as this:

Install adequate guarding in areas where miners work to protect them from the hazards of falling or flying material.

Keep walkways clear. Remove all loose materials and other hazards before working.

Eliminate or minimize material spillage from belts, bins and hoppers.

Be mindful of falling material hazards and the risks from rock that can fly out from the screening plant.

Wear required personal protective equipment.

Restrict access to areas prone to falling or flying material.

Establish and discuss safe work procedures.

Task train miners to recognize and eliminate all potential hazardous conditions and understand safe job procedures to eliminate all hazards before beginning work.

Do not place yourself in a position that will expose you to hazards while performing a task.

This alert can be posted on bulletin boards, used in safety talks or given to miners and contractors as a hand out.